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Mersea Island School
Barfield Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.5 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
393
Capacity
468
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. Although the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is relatively low at 12%, overall satisfaction among parents appears positive, as indicated by the LocaleIQ score. The school serves children aged 2-11 and has a total of 393 pupils.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
Mixed Other3.1%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
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51.77695, 0.91806 · CO5 8QX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115311
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.merseaschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Mersea Island School rated by Ofsted?
Mersea Island School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2023.
Is Mersea Island School a good school?
Mersea Island School scores 42.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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